#021 02-20-79 Participate Minnesota Cities WeekResolution #21
February 20, 1979
Member Anderson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION OF PARTICIPATION IN MINNESOTA CITIES WEEK
WHEREAS, February 26 through March 2 has been proclaimed as Minnesota
Cities Week by the Governor of the State of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, city governments offer the best opportunity for most Minnesota
citizens to take an active part in the political processes which so profoundly
influence their lives; and
WHEREAS, the recognition of the significance of city government by
designation of a city government week will provide an opportunity to promote
even greater citizen understanding and involvement; and
WHEREAS, designation of a special week for recognition of city
government will provide opportunities for greater understanding of the role
of cities in relation to other units of local, regional and state government
by governmental officers and employees; and
WHEREAS, the city council recognizes the need to solve our individual
problems as a separate municipality, but also that we are a part of the greater
Metropolitan community and are willing to participate in planning to solve
problems of metropolitan significance;
NOW THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, that the city council of Golden
Valley officially recognizes Minnesota Cities Week and commits this city to
such promotional and other city week activities as the council shall herewith
and hereafter direct.
BE IT FURTHER DIRECTED, that copies of this resolution be provided
to Governor Albert H. Quie, the League of Minnesota Cities and the official
newspaper as well as other local news media.
Adopted by the City Council of the City f Gold Velley this
20th day of February, 1979
Robert R. Hoover, Mayor
ATTEST:
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John Mu , City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Stockman and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members
voted in favor thereof: Anderson, Hoover, Johnson, Stockman and Thorsen and
the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was
declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature
attested by the City Clerk.